Shialtor

Shialtor is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.4km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Shialtor village. As per 2009 stats, Sitgram is the gram panchayat of Shialtor village.

Here you can discover what makes Shialtor unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Shialtor’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shialtor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shialtor is 309649. The village spans a total geographical area of 182.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raigang is nearest town to Shialtor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shialtor village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shialtor

Population of Shialtor

According to the 2011 Census, Shialtor has a total population of about 2,280, with approximately 1,159 males and 1,121 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 416 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 82 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 38.29%, with male literacy at about 42.45% and female literacy near 33.99%. There are around 443 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shialtor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shialtor

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shialtor. As per the 2011 stats, Shialtor had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shialtor

Knowing the nearby villages of Shialtor helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shialtor.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shialtor